WHAT IS LAS FALLAS? Spectacular effigies depicting satirical figures are erected throughout Valencia, and are burnt at the end of the festival
EVERY MARCH
LA DESPERTÀ The brass bands of each local Falla club marches down the streets giving the 'wake up call'
8 AM EVERY DAY
LA MASCLETÀ An explosive and overwhelmingly loud display of firecrackers takes place in every neighbourhood
2 PM EVERY DAY
LA PLANTÀ The day the fallas (effigies) are built up and completed in preparation for the festival
15th march
AWARD-GIVING CEREMONY The 'falleras' dress up in their finest traditional costumes and the Fallas Queen is chosen
17th march
LA OFRENDA All the falla clubs gather to perform the 'Flower Offering' the patron saint of Valencia
17th & 18th march
NIC DEL FOC Head down to the Passeig de l'Albereda for the impressive fireworks display
1:30am 18th march
CAVALCADA DEL FOC Colourful and noisy parade with all sorts of fire displays, including giant mechanisms, floats and people in costumes
7pm 19th march
LA CREMÀ The grand finale of the festival, when the fallas (effigies) are set on fire
10pm 19th march